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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904,549.59, 1,357,021.22 and 273,447

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904,549.59, 1,357,021.22 and 273,447 is: 410,230.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904,549.59 : 1,357,021.22 = 273,447 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904,549.59/1,357,021.22 = 273,447/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904,549.59x = 1,357,021.22 × 273,447
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904,549.59x = 371,073,380,178.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,073,380,178.11/904,549.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,230.00

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